Oxford Elementary - Math Coach

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the position of Instructional Coach (Mathematics).

TITLE:

Instructional Coach (Mathematics)

• Maine Teaching Certification
• A Master's Degree, be matriculated in a Master's program or equivalent course work
• Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience

REPORTS TO:

Building Principals

JOB GOAL:
Work with colleagues to introduce new learning to students by focusing on practical strategies for engaging students and improving their learning through non-supervisory instructional leadership.

• Contributes to the implementation of the District's mission and goals.
• Implements the core practices for student-centered coaching, including:
  • Organizing coaching through cycles
  • Setting goals for coaching cycles
  • Using standards-based learning targets
  • Using student evidence to co-plan instruction
  • Co-teaching with a focus on effective instructional practices
  • Measuring the impact of coaching on student and teacher learning
  • Partnering with the school leader
• Designs systems and structures to engage teachers in coaching cycles.
• Builds trusting and respectful relationships with teachers.
• Provides skilled facilitation during collaboration and professional learning as needed for the school and for the district.
• Engages in reflective dialogue with teachers based on student learning outcomes.
• Meets regularly with the building principal to discuss the state of academics, current trends and the needs for student learning and staff professional development.
• Maintains currency in research-based instructional practices and engages in coach training and ongoing professional development.
• Assists in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning and student achievement.
• Assists grade level teams in setting goals for improved instruction and intervention implementation.
• Attends meetings as assigned (such as leadership team, PLC, district meetings, etc)
• Maintains records and prepares forms and reports as directed. (such as coaching logs, calendars, meeting minutes, etc.)
• Assumes such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
See current Agreement between the MSAD #17 Board of Directors and the Oxford Hills Education Association.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Building Principal in collaboration with the Curriculum Coordinator for Instructional Coaching.